Origin
North Terre Haute, IN
Morning in North Terre Haute on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Terre Haute, IN to Lafayette, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
84.8 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Terre Haute, IN
Tom Fisk
Lafayette, IN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
North Terre Haute, IN to Lafayette, IN is 84.8 miles and takes about 2h 5m via US 41 and I-74, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive that’s well-suited for a single day, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule. If you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two cities without much fuss, this route will get you there efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, so expect a consistent driving pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.4 miles from North Terre Haute, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 41 | 42.7 mi | 1h 3m |
| SR 25 | 20 mi | 28m |
| I 74 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| North State Road 25 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| North Clinton Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Old US Highway 231 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South 18th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 52 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 42.7 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Terre Haute, IN and Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on Fruitridge Avenue
51 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fruitridge Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Park Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Clinton Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Clinton Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn straight onto US 41
43 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 41
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 74 East
6
Merge onto I 74
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 74
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 25
Toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate
8
Turn left onto SR 25
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Road 25
9
Continue on SR 25
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Garfield Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto SR 25
117 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Wabash Street
11
Turn left onto SR 25
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Vine Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto SR 25
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Bascom Street
13
Turn right onto SR 25
20 mi
·
28 min
·
SR 25
14
Continue on US 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 52
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old US Highway 231
16
Turn left onto South 18th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 18th Street
17
Turn right onto Douglas Street
494 ft
·
23 sec
·
Douglas Street
18
Turn right
184 ft
·
13 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You can depart anytime, but leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Lafayette without feeling rushed. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider planning your own brief break around the halfway point if needed, perhaps near a town along US 41. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical trip, so keeping your tank topped off should be manageable. Pay attention to the transition from US 41 onto SR 25 and then I-74, as these are key points in the route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.4 miles from North Terre Haute, IN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.4 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lafayette, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Terre Haute, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Terre Haute, IN
This is one driving day of about 84.8 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from North Terre Haute, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 41 for about 42.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from North Terre Haute, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 83.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Clinton Street
Turn right onto North Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 25
Toward SR 25: Waynetown, Wingate
4
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
SR 25 / West Wabash Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 25 / West Wabash Street
Navigation decision point
4
60.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
SR 25 / East Bascom Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 25 / East Bascom Street
Navigation decision point
4
83.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
South 18th Street
Turn left onto South 18th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.26 one way
$26.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.72 | $37.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.87 | $5.43 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lafayette, IN
Morning in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 5m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 87% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a continuous 42.7 miles on US 41. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, the inclusion of SR 25 might offer slight variations in scenery and speed as you transition. The majority of your time will be spent on well-maintained highways, offering a predictable and generally smooth ride. Expect to maintain highway speeds for most of the 84.8 miles.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.7 mi on US 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and SR 25. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Clinton Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Clinton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.4 miles (SR 25 / West Wabash Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Terre Haute, IN to Lafayette, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Wingate along the way.
Wingate
55.4 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 84.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.7 miles on US 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Clinton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.4 miles (SR 25 / West Wabash Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lafayette, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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